Crime Rate in Rhiwbina: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rhiwbina

The total recorded crimes in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rhiwbina crime rate of 2.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rhiwbina, encompassing approximately 19,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rhiwbina Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fairfax Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wenallt Road with total crimes: 2
  • Porthamal Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rhiwbina?

To understand the safety of Rhiwbina, we need to analyze Rhiwbina crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Rhiwbina demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 400 crimes compared to 1964.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rhiwbina had fewer crimes than the Cardiff average, with 419 crimes compared to 1,793. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Rhiwbina has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Rhiwbina Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rhiwbina has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 25th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Rhiwbina crimes were 400. The crime rate of Rhiwbina in 2024 was 20.38 (year) or 1.70 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rhiwbina were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.35 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Ely197 72,068 102,180 8
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Rhiwbina Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20253
December 202412
November 20245
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 202418
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
December 202410
November 202416
October 202412
September 202413
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20246
September 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rhiwbina in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rhiwbina postcode area is presented below.

1. Fairfax Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wenallt Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Porthamal Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Lon Fach (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Clos Ton Mawr (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Bryn Adar (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Whitchurch (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wenallt Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Troed Y Rhiw (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Coed Y Wenallt (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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